Service Site: The Cleveland Academy of Leadership

Service Site Address: 151 Franklin Street, Spartanburg, SC 29303

Site Supervisor/Title: Andrea Samuel, AmeriCorps Program Director

Service Position Type: Reduced Full Time (1200 hours)

Term of Service: August 2022 – May 2023

Average Weekly Service Hours: 35 hours

Program Overview

The Cleveland Academy of Leadership is an elementary school located on the Northside of Spartanburg in Spartanburg County School District 7.  

AmeriCorps Member Position Overview

Members will be assigned to serve in person in a classroom in 1^st, 2^nd, or 3^rd grade to support the certified classroom teacher.  Members will assist with a variety of activities including but not limited to providing small group instruction, supporting social/emotional needs of students, enriching family/school relationships, and monitoring student progress and attendance.  Members will serve during regular school hours and will be asked to participate in extra activities throughout the school year such as parent conferences and on-site meetings.  Members will also be assisting classroom teachers with remote learning as well as e-learning activities throughout the year.

Minimum Qualifications

·         Be at least 17 years of age or older

·         Have or be working towards a high school diploma or its equivalent

·         Be a citizen, national, or lawful permanent resident alien of the United States

·         Satisfy the National Service Criminal History Check eligibility criteria pursuant to 45 CFR 2540.202.

·         Must have a desire to work with elementary age students and help them reach their fullest potential.

Essential Functions

·         Provide service from September to June, Monday – Friday each week with the exception of school holidays.

·         Expected to serve on Teacher work days to attend Professional Development opportunites.

·         Attend Member orientation before the beginning of the service year.

·         Conduct small group instruction with students within the classroom setting

·         Communicate with parents about upcoming events, student progress, student attendance, classroom behavior, etc.

·         Attend school wide events

·         Attend Teacher meetings and Professional Development opportunities

·         Attend trainings provided by the school and by the AmeriCorps Program Director

·         Turn in timesheets for the current week each Friday before leaving campus

·         Evalations will be given by the Program Director, Principal, and Classroom teacher periodically (a minimum of 2                                                evaluations will happen within the service year.)

·         Participate in September 11^th Day of Remembrance and/or Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service events may occur on the weekend or                during holidays and include activities outside of the scope of typical day-to-day functions.

·         AmeriCorps Members will be required to serve in-person at the Cleveland Leadership Academy Campus

Additional Responsibilities

Although not essential position functions, the Teacher Support Specialist member may be responsible for the following as needed:

·         Participate in outside service activities approved by the Program's director.

Physical, Emotional, and Intellectual Demands

The following competencies are important in helping the AmeriCorps Member perform the essential duties of this position successfully:

·         Flexibility – The ability to adjust to and thrive in a complex and changing environment; handles challenges with care and thoughtfully              responds in the face of adversity or conflict

·         Ability to Work Independently – The ability to be a self-starter and accomplish tasks independently and without constant direct                    supervision

·         Ability to Multi-Task –  The ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments; prioritizes more critical functions while maintaining a                  good handle on others; reports promptly any barriers to task completion and allows ample opportunities for a supervisor to adjust                    deadlines

·         Results-Oriented Thinking and Behavior – A genuine concern for effectiveness.  Possesses the desire to get the service done with                excellence; mentally, is focused on getting the best results for actions taken; does not settle for mediocrity.

·         Awareness and Sensitivity to the External Environment – Situational awareness; is aware of the organizations that they                          represent, including the United Way Association of SC, SC Service Commission, AmeriCorps SC, and the host site's position in the                      community and the effect of their words and actions on that position; demonstrates savvy in dealing with agencies, volunteers and                    donors; is promoting and affirming in conversations about and on behalf of those organizations

• Physical Activities:

·         Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise serving, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in                  handling.

·         Communicating: Expressing or exchanging ideas. Activities must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately,              loudly, or quickly.

·         Listening: Ability to receive detailed information through appropriate communication.

• Visual Acuity: Member must have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as:  preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or expansive reading.

·         Service Conditions: Member is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.

Benefits

·         The living allowance for this position is $1200.00 distributed on a monthly basis and may not exceed $8400.00 for the term of service. 

·         This position is eligible for an Education Award up to $3172.50. Please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/segal-americorps-education-award for additional information on the education award.

This Program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, and military service. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.